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Karl Rove Discusses His Second Subpoena From House Judiciary Committee

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Former Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico Has His Records Subpoenaed in David Iglesias, U.S. Attorneys Scandal

Ex-lawmaker’s records subpoenaed in firings probe Associated Press – February 11, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of former Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico. Career federal prosecutor Nora R. Dannehy is looking into whether former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, other Bush administration officials or Republicans in Congress should […]

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Kicking Ass and Taking Names: Jane Hamsher and Glenn Greenwald Call Bullshit on the White House Stenographers

The Grand Dame of Blogs, Jane Hamsher and the Tough, Smart Glenn Greenwald Are Getting it Done Access Journalism — Business As Usual? By: Jane Hamsher Wednesday February 11 F I R E D O G L A K E Glenn Greenwald has been rightfully indignant about the Obama DoJ’s use of Bush’s “state secrets” […]

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Blackwater Guards Charged With Manslaughter

Dispatch from Baghdad THE LOS ANGELES TIMES (God Bless You Guys) Iraqis applaud charges against Blackwater guards The shooting that killed at least 17 in a Baghdad traffic circle last year resonates strongly among Iraqis, who believe it was unjustified and are eager for justice. By Tina Susman and Usama Redha December 10, 2008 Reporting […]

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“A Senate Seat is a Fucking Valuable Thing, You Don’t Just Give It Away For Nothing”

-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich- What role did Blagojevich play in Tribune’s bankruptcy? THE DEAL A day after Sam Zell’s Tribune Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Chief of Staff John Harris on charges of corruption, alleging that, among other transgressions, they meddled with […]